Procession to cemetery follows final service for Rev. Jackson
The final service for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of love, laughter, tears and inspiration.
Saturday's events were the culmination of days of homegoing services for the reverend who died Feb. 17.
Everyday people, along with Rev. Jackson's family and close friends, came together for a final goodbye on Saturday.
A procession to the cemetery immediately followed Saturday's service, which people from all over came to.
Crowds lined up early Saturday morning to get into Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
Mar 06, 2026, 4:32 PM GMT
Rev. Al Sharpton arrives to House of Hope
The Rev. Al Sharpton arrived for the services.
He spoke with ABC7's Terrell Brown.
Rev. Al. Sharpton speaks with ABC7's Terrell Brown head of the service.
The Rev. Al Sharpton arrives for the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley was also seen arriving.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley arrives for the Public Homegoing Service for Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot also arrived to the House of Hope at about 9:30 a.m.
She briefly spoke to ABC7 before entering.
"Its hard to believe that this the end of his earthly life," Lightfoot said. "But, I think its going to be a joyous celebration... I'm hoping to come out of this feeling uplifted.
Mar 06, 2026, 3:50 PM GMT
A look inside House of Hope ahead of services
The casket with the Rev. Jesse Jackson was seen decorated with white flower arrangements and a cross.
The casket with the Rev. Jesse Jackson is seen before the Public Homegoing Service at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
People gather before the Public Homegoing Service for Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
As people settled into their seats, some of Rev. Jackson's most famous speeches played on screens in House of Hope.
Mar 06, 2026, 3:20 PM GMT
Thousands begin to enter House of Hope
As scheduled, the doors of House of Hope opened at 9 a.m.
The service is scheduled to begin 11 a.m.
House of Hope has a capacity of 10,000 seats, according to its website.
Mar 06, 2026, 2:45 PM GMT
Jesse Jackson Jr. arrives with hearse
Jesse Jackson Jr. stands next to the hearse with the casket of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday, March 6, 2026, at House of Hope in Chicago.
The casket with the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives for the Public Homegoing Service at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
